Description
Sausage Pinwheels are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer, perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound bulk pork sausage
- 2 (8-ounce) packages refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Add the sausage to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Drain the excess grease and set the sausage aside.
- Lay out a sheet of wax paper and spray it with cooking spray. Unroll one package of crescent rolls onto the wax paper. Pinch the perforations together to create a seamless sheet of dough.
- Spread half of the softened cream cheese evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges. Sprinkle half the cooked sausage and half the shredded cheddar over the cream cheese.
- Using the wax paper to assist you, carefully roll the dough lengthwise into a log, encasing the filling. Wrap the log tightly in plastic wrap.
- Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients to create a second log.
- Refrigerate the wrapped logs for at least an hour or until they are firm enough to slice.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the logs from the refrigerator and unwrap them. Using a sharp knife, cut the logs into 1/2-inch-thick slices and arrange them on a baking sheet.
- Bake the pinwheels in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes or until they’re golden brown.
- Remove the pinwheels from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy these delicious sausage and cheddar pinwheels!
Notes
- Make sure to slice the logs evenly for consistent cooking.
- These can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese or add herbs for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg